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AL HB458

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Parker Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Possession of 50 or more items or digital files containing obscene material creates a presumption of intent to distribute under Alabama law
  • Amends Section 13A-12-200.2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add a statutory definition of "possess with intent to distribute"
  • First-time violations for distribution or possession with intent to distribute remain a misdemeanor with fines up to $10,000 and up to one year imprisonment
  • Second or subsequent violations are elevated to a Class C felony, with corporate fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; obscene material, possession with intent to distribute amended

Crimes & Offenses

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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